Vanessa's tips, trips and other bits

A record of my tips, trips and other bits of information.

Two months around the Americas: Buenos Aires

At around 6am this morning, I said a very sad “hasta la vista” to Buenos Aires and boarded the plane to Lima. After 9 nights in the city I was starting to feel quite at home! Anna and I arrived…

Salta post office, where they play such hits as “sabotage” by the beastie boys and “listen to the money talk” by acdc…

Salta post office, where they play such hits as “sabotage” by the beastie boys and “listen to the money talk” by acdc…

Two months around the Americas - The Beginning

As anyone who spoke to me in the days leading up to my departure can tell you - I was pretty much petrified. As often happens when one is about to embark on an adventure, I became hypersensitive to…

Two very happy holidaymakers celebrating a great day at iguazu falls (Argentina side of course)

Two very happy holidaymakers celebrating a great day at iguazu falls (Argentina side of course)

You know you’re on holiday when you’re drinking frozen margaritas at 530pm on a Sunday :-) (Unfortunately that doesn’t qualify as “happy hour”, which is 3am to 5am here in Buenos Aires! Approx four hours after my usual bed time! Body clock - prepare for an overhaul…)

You know you’re on holiday when you’re drinking frozen margaritas at 530pm on a Sunday :-) (Unfortunately that doesn’t qualify as “happy hour”, which is 3am to 5am here in Buenos Aires! Approx four hours after my usual bed time! Body clock - prepare for an overhaul…)

Last ever cowshed pedicure. I’ve tried many in London but cowshed are the best. Feet down!

Last ever cowshed pedicure. I’ve tried many in London but cowshed are the best. Feet down!